Dometic RTX 2000 12v using Solar.....?
Was looking into this as an option for my boondock camping in my 28' Class C 4x4. I was thinking about using the bedroom vent as a location to mount this 12v unit as a secondary a/c source. I don't wa...
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2nd UPDATE (7/13/23).......well, final wiring completed and tried unit twice now in the driveway in full sun. One day, temps were around 88 degrees and running the unit in auto mode for about 4 hours straight and it kept the inside very comfortable. I was surprised that it covered the full 28' space. If I would close off the bedroom area it would definitely freeze you out.....!
Tried it again today and temps have reached 97 degrees....ran it for 5 hours and while bedroom was still cool, it wasn't able to push the cool air into the front of the RV. I've added a 3-speed fan in the bedroom beneath the cabinetry so it will push the air forward towards the kitchen/living area. This should definitely help, but on a 97 degree day I wasn't expecting miracles. But honestly, if I had closed off the bedroom space, it was absolutely chilly.
My volt meter on wall was at 13.0 and after running for 5 hours it was 12.5 volts. IMHO, that's pretty dang good. I haven't used it overnight yet and will set unit to ECONOMY mode which greatly reduces the amps used.
This thing is absolutely QUIET inside and out.....it sounds like a very small fan blowing and almost undetectable on the outside. I ran it while driving back from mechanic and it kept RV cool while using cab a/c and there was no additional noise (unlike running the generator while driving).
Am I impressed, YES.....will I use it often, YES.....if you have a Class C and want a backup unit for those rest stop sleepover, you'll definitely sleep better with no generator noise or worries about CO detectors going off. Looking forward to some cool nights camping on the beach!
Tried it again today and temps have reached 97 degrees....ran it for 5 hours and while bedroom was still cool, it wasn't able to push the cool air into the front of the RV. I've added a 3-speed fan in the bedroom beneath the cabinetry so it will push the air forward towards the kitchen/living area. This should definitely help, but on a 97 degree day I wasn't expecting miracles. But honestly, if I had closed off the bedroom space, it was absolutely chilly.
My volt meter on wall was at 13.0 and after running for 5 hours it was 12.5 volts. IMHO, that's pretty dang good. I haven't used it overnight yet and will set unit to ECONOMY mode which greatly reduces the amps used.
This thing is absolutely QUIET inside and out.....it sounds like a very small fan blowing and almost undetectable on the outside. I ran it while driving back from mechanic and it kept RV cool while using cab a/c and there was no additional noise (unlike running the generator while driving).
Am I impressed, YES.....will I use it often, YES.....if you have a Class C and want a backup unit for those rest stop sleepover, you'll definitely sleep better with no generator noise or worries about CO detectors going off. Looking forward to some cool nights camping on the beach!
